The growing political tensions, which also involve government institutions, civil society organizations, international organizations and multinational companies, have important implications for private and publicly traded companies.

As they pursue growth strategies against increasing market pressure, technological disruption, public scrutiny and political unpredictability, their leaders must remain alert to political risk to operations and reputation. They must constantly evaluate political landscapes to manage and mitigate risk when events materialize and threaten value.

Increasingly, these events impact the reputation and character of executive teams, boards of directors and the company itself in other arenas, including capital markets, commercial markets and the courts. Being able to have a healthy relationship with the governing public institutions over key business sectors is vital to their prosperity.